Hiking trails

Askersund has nearly 30 nature reserves, most of them with marked hiking trails, offering everything from islands and meadows with oak trees, to deep virgin forest. Several of the nature reserves are popular and have many visitors, while others are hidden gems, allowing you to wander through more pristine areas.

Harge uddar

Trail, 2.5 km, with some challenging sections requiring hiking over rocky terrain. Magnificent views of Lake Vättern. Opportunities for swimming. Shelters and barbecue spots are available. The Gruvrundan cycling trail passes nearby. Small parking area.

Utnäset

Trail loop, 3 km, with some challenging sections requiring hiking over rocks. Beautiful views of Lake Vättern’s northern archipelago. Opportunities for swimming and barbecue sites.

Stenkälla

Trail loop, 2 km, starting at the main entrance to Tiveden National Park. Partly challenging hiking terrain where some climbing may be necessary. Scenic viewpoints and caves.

Trollkyrka

Trail loop, 6 km, through partly challenging terrain, starting at the main entrance to Tiveden National Park. Duration: about 3 hours. Old-growth forest, rock formations and viewpoints. Can be combined with other trails.

Dovrasjödalen

Loop that crosses other trails, 2,3 to 8 km. Challenging in certain places. The trail winds around three long narrow lakes in a rift valley with wilderness character. Shelter and barbecue spot.

Mårsätter

Two loops of 4 and 7 km trails. Very challenging trail through old-growth forest with some climbing. The Gruvrundan cycling trail passes nearby.

Tjälvesta-Snavlunda

Slightly hilly terrain through meadows and groves. Network of hills and loops, 1 to 10 km in length. Popular nature reserve in the spring, with an array of flowers and plant life. Swimming area.

Mariedammsleden

Two trails of 4 and 9 km. They are slightly hilly and go past historic mining areas. The coffee house is open during the summer. Wind shelter and barbecue spot.

Rå uddar

Trail loops, 3 to 6 km. Slightly hilly terrain through woods and along inlets of Lake Vättern.

Snårsjön

Route through the Viken nature reserve with old-growth forest and a rift valley. The trail booklet includes a history of deserted crofts, and can be picked up at the VisitAskersund Turistinformation.

Bergslagen Trail

Route in 17 stages that leads through the entire county of Örebro. One of Sweden's longest trails, 280 km. Stages 15–17 lead through Tiveden.

Fagertärn

Trail loop, 3 km, around Lake Fagertärn, where red water lilies bloom. Part of the trail is wheelchair accessible. Café open during the summer months.

More information...

...about the trails and cycling-friendly accommodation can be found at www.bergslagencycling.com

Cycle routes

Pack a picnic basket and go for a journey of discovery on a bike. The cycle routes in the area range from 6 km to 45 km, in different types of terrain, with a wealth of natural as well as historical sights along the way. Over-night accommodation is available along all the trails.

The Åsbro trail

Trail loop, 18 km, starting in Åsbro. Leads south along Lake Tisaren toward Skåle Nature Reserve, and it returns via Lerbäck. Gravel and asphalt. Hilly.

The Laxsjö trail

Trail loop, 39 km, starting in Askersund. Leads through Tiveden and past Östra Laxsjön Lake. Swimming and bathing. Gravel and asphalt.

Around Lake Åmmelången

Trail loop, 30 km, starting in Askersund. Leads around Åmmelången Lake. Passes sites of historical interest, from mining communities to Åmmeberg with its golf course, grocery stores and restaurants. Gravel and asphalt.

The mine trail by the archipelago

A 45 km trail, lined with beautiful nature reserves and interesting cultural sites around the mines of the area. Accommodation, restaurants, and museum along the way. Gravel and

Bicycle Orienteering

During summer, you can buy detailed cycling maps at Visit Askersund Turistinformation. More info on Facebook: Askersunds Orienteringsklubb.

asphalt path. Connects to the Around Lake Åmmelången trail.

Lerbäckstrampen

Trail loop, 55 km, starting in Lerbäck. Passes forests and lakes in Lerbäck's mining district with its rich cultural history. Gravel and asphalt.

Mountain bike trails

Askersund and surrounding areas are part of Northern Europe’s most extensive continuous network of mountain biking trails, Bergslagen cycling. You’ll find 1,200 km of MTB trails of various degrees of difficulty spread over eight large mountain bike areas.

Cycling to Tiveden

A lovely and sustainable way to reach the magical forest! There are three cycling routes from the Hallsberg train station, with three options for cycling via Askersund to Tiveden. Choose between “Most Pleasant to Tiveden”, “Most Challenging to Tiveden” and “Fastest to Tiveden”. www.bergslagencycling.com

Tiveden National Park

Tiveden National Park consists of pristine wilderness. Trails, at times challenging, wind their way through this magnificent landscape of fascinating ancient forests, smooth rocks, and dark forest ponds. The National Park welcomes everyone, from the avid hiker to families with children, and offers room for both adventure and meditation.

Knowledgeable nature experts offer a nice mix of Tiveden’s bewitching mystery, tales from the past, and a deeper understanding of the phenomena of nature. Guided tours must be pre-booked at www.tivedensguider.se.

Rent a bicycle

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MTB. +46 583 503 60

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Standard bicycle

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EXPERITUR

Standard bicycle, electric bike, mountain terrain bike (MTB), fat bike and children’s bikes. Delivery. +46 70 209 74 91

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